26.7%
Lower than 66% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3501, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3501, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer residents deal with chronic illness in postcode 3501 compared to most other areas. Only 6.6% of people here have a mental health condition, which is much lower than the national figure of 8.8%. This suggests a healthier daily life for many in the region.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 26.7% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the Australian average. For those who are unwell, asthma is the most common issue affecting 9.1% of residents, while 65.9% of the population reports having no long-term conditions at all.
6.6%
Lower than 77% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
Number of long-term health conditions
View on map →In 3501, VIC, None is the majority at 71%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more independent here, as only 3.8% of people need help with their usual activities. This is much lower than most other areas and has barely changed since 2011, when the figure was 3.1%.
3.8% ▲ +21.5%
Lower than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.1%
- 2016: 3.4%
- 2021: 3.8%
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in 3501, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3501/3501-vic/topic/health-disability